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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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